Prince Harry Has 'Clear Conscience' Over Explosive Memoir 'Spare'
With its unstinting depiction of the royals and at times uncomfortably detailed account of his life as a prince, "Spare" flew off the shelves after its release in January 2023.
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Prince Harry relocated to California with his wife Meghan Markle in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties.
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Prince Harry has stood by his revealing autobiography "Spare," maintaining he has no remorse over its publication which created tension within the British royal family more than two years ago.
"I don't believe that I aired my dirty laundry in public," the younger son of King Charles III expressed to the Guardian newspaper in an interview published Sunday.
"It was a difficult message, but I did it in the best way possible. My conscience is clear," he emphasized.
The memoir, with its unflinching portrayal of royal life and detailed account of Harry's experiences as a prince, became an instant bestseller following its January 2023 release.
However, his candid criticisms of other family members, including his brother's wife Catherine and his stepmother Camilla, created friction with Buckingham Palace.
In the aftermath of the book's release, the already tense relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family deteriorated further.
Prince Harry departed from royal duties in 2020, establishing a new life in California with his wife Meghan, formerly Markle.
Prior to his unexpected visit to Charles on Wednesday, he had not seen his father for 19 months.
Their previous encounter occurred in February 2024, when Harry hurried to the UK after Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis, for which he continues receiving treatment.
Harry, who retains the title of Duke of Sussex despite stepping back from royal responsibilities, insisted "Spare" was "not about revenge".
"It is about accountability," he told the Guardian during his visit to Kyiv on Friday for charitable purposes.
"I know that (speaking out) annoys some people and it goes against the narrative," Harry stated to the newspaper.
"The book? It was a series of corrections to stories already out there. One point of view had been put out and it needed to be corrected."
He previously expressed hopes for "reconciliation" with the king, acknowledging he "not know how much longer my father has".